FINLAND TUITION FREE UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
Finland Tuition Free Universities and Scholarships for Foreign Students
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Why
study in Finland as an international student? The Finnish education
system is regarded one of the best in the world and Finnish
Universities offer about 450 international programmes in English. Finland is also one of the few remaining countries in the world where tuition fee is free
for everyone including international students. The Finnish Government
also offers some doctoral scholarships for international students.
Tuition Free Universities in Finland
Higher
education in Finland is supported by the Finnish government. There are
currently no tuition fees charged in Finnish higher education degrees
regardless of the level of studies and the nationality of the
student. However, living costs and other study costs are entirely the
responsibility of the student.
Finnish Government/EU Scholarships for International Students
Finnish Government Scholarship Pool
The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research in all academic fields at Finnish universities or public research institutes. The scholarship cannot be applied for Master’s level studies or post-Doctoral studies/research. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from Australia, China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and USA. The scholarship includes a monthly allowance of EUR 1500.
The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research in all academic fields at Finnish universities or public research institutes. The scholarship cannot be applied for Master’s level studies or post-Doctoral studies/research. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from Australia, China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and USA. The scholarship includes a monthly allowance of EUR 1500.
CIMO Doctoral Fellowships in Finland
The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme. The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is worth EUR 1,500 and is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person.
The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme. The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is worth EUR 1,500 and is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs in Finland
Finnish Universities participate in a number of study programs which are funded by Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. You can apply for a scholarship to follow one of the existing high-level Erasmus Mundus programmes at masters or doctoral level, or one of the new Erasmus+ Joint Master Degree programmes, offered by a consortium of European and non-European higher education institutions including a Finnish University.
Finnish Universities participate in a number of study programs which are funded by Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. You can apply for a scholarship to follow one of the existing high-level Erasmus Mundus programmes at masters or doctoral level, or one of the new Erasmus+ Joint Master Degree programmes, offered by a consortium of European and non-European higher education institutions including a Finnish University.
Finnish University Scholarships for International Students
Most
Finnish Universities don’t offer scholarships or financial aid for
international students. Only a few individual programmes offered by some
Universities offers some scholarships. Some Universities like The
University of Helsinki offers international student grants with a minimal amount.
Important Notes about Free Studies in Finland
• Please note that the tuition free policy for non-EU/EEA students might change in the future. Tuition fees could still be introduced for non-EU/EEA students at some stage in the future. You are advised to visit studyinfinland.fi for
updates and follow what the individual higher education institutions
say about tuition fees in their programmes by checking the info on their
own Admissions pages.
• A student will need EUR 500 – 800 per month to cover basic expenses such as food, rent, and transportation. Student union fee cost about about 100 euros.
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